‘Everything’s smashed to bits’: Ukrainians turn anger on those storing weapons near their villages

As Russia hits another ammunition warehouse, killing at least 38, locals put blame on poorly placed depots

‘Everything’s smashed to bits’: Ukrainians turn anger on those storing weapons near their villages

TL;DR

  • A Russian drone strike hit an ammunition dump in Myla, near Kyiv, causing widespread destruction.
  • The incident resulted in 38 deaths and four people missing, with many homes severely damaged.
  • Residents are expressing anger not only towards the attackers but also towards those responsible for storing ammunition near populated areas.
  • Survivors recount hiding in bunkers and describe the extensive damage to their properties and the surrounding environment.
  • Unexploded ordnance, including mines and cluster munitions, were found on properties after the explosions.
  • The location of the ammunition store is now subject to a criminal inquiry by Ukraine's intelligence service.
  • Similar attacks on poorly placed ammunition dumps have occurred recently, highlighting a pattern of targeting warehouse sites.
  • Locals are demanding accountability from both the attackers and the authorities who permitted the unsafe storage of weapons.